Bass virtuoso and four-time Grammy winner Christian McBride is one of the most important figures in jazz, having been associated with Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard, and many others, in addition to his own projects.

There are only 3 days left for this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the unchallenged greatest music and culture event on the planet, but there is still a plethora of players to appreciate:

Louisianans love their meat and seafood, a fact that's reflected in the Jazz Fest food lineup. However, there are some great vegetarian options at the festival if you're willing to do a little digging (and walking). See below for the meatless side of festival food in 2015:

For some, the fantastic music at Jazz Fest is merely a bonus. They're there for the food. With over 60 vendors and a wide variety of cuisine, Jazz Fest time means good eatin'-- really good. To get your stomach rumbling, we've assembled just a few of the food highlights from recent years: